Date Posted: Friday August 16, 2024
Closing Date: Friday September 13, 2024
Please submit your application to: careers@nipissingu.ca
The successful candidate will be working on 3-year project, funded by the Canadian Institute for Health Research, that will evaluate Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada in relation to the support needs and experiences of our diverse population, living in different geographical places and using virtual spaces to connect with the RDS Canada community. This project aims to evaluate and localize the existing program theory to ensure accessible and inclusive support delivery for diverse groups of people in diverse regions of Canada and living with diverse types of dementia. Our model of delivery recognizes that dementia affects the entire family system, and therefore our proposed research includes participation by people living with dementia as well as their family supporters. The project will include a range of research methods, informed by a realist evaluation approach. The post holder will work with an interdisciplinary and cross-institutional team of researchers, faculty and specialist support advisors from social work, nursing, psychology and others. There is an opportunity to spend a research residency in the UK with colleagues at University College London.
Led by Nipissing University, RDS Canada’s vision is for anyone affected by rare dementia to have access to information, tailored and continuous support, and connection with others affected by similar conditions. RDS Canada is funded by the Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.